Computed tomography, Pulmonology FAQ - Page 5

Is pulmonary fibrosis really a short-lived condition? Hello, recently I experienced chest tightness and difficulty breathing, but I did not have a cough. The doctor suspected pulmonary fibrosis during the auscultation, and when I researched it online at home, I was completely ter...

Bronchial issues What symptoms may occur if there is a foreign body in the bronchus? Can a computed tomography (CT) scan assess the condition of the bronchus?

There is a 4.5 mm ground-glass nodule in the right upper lobe of the lung? Hello, doctor. I used to smoke for ten years and have been smoke-free for four years now. Occasionally, I experience chest tightness. I found some information online and went to Chung Cheng Hospital for a ...

Tricky issue? Hello, Dr. Huang. During my military service, I had a cold and did not seek medical attention due to my duties, which eventually led to a severe case of tonsillitis. For the next two to three years, I frequently experienced tonsillitis or suppuration. After that, ev...

Size of lung nodules..? My father has previously been seeing a hepatologist at the hospital and has undergone blood tests, all of which showed no abnormalities until recently when my mother noticed that he frequently caught colds. This prompted us to get an X-ray or CT scan, whic...

X-ray issues...!!! Can chest X-rays reveal issues with the bones in the thoracic cavity?

Persistent cough that does not resolve? Hello: My father has been coughing every day since April of last year, but it is not a constant cough; it only occurs when he transitions from a warm environment to a cooler one. Over the past year, he has visited three medical centers for ...

Diaphragmatic hernia repair surgery Dear Sir, I previously underwent an examination at a major hospital and was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia, which has caused my stomach to rise and compress my left lower lung, resulting in atrophy. The doctor mentioned that I could be ...

Diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis? Hello Doctor, In June, during a medical examination for studying abroad, a chest X-ray revealed a fibrotic calcified nodule in the upper lobe of my right lung. The examining physician suggested that it might be a scar from a past tuberculosis...

Lung lobe shadow Last month's health check X-ray report indicated: there are significant and sparse circular or irregular shadows in both lung lobes, but no larger shadows are present. What does this indicate? Thank you! (I occasionally experience pain on the inner side of t...

Small nodules in the lower lobes of both lungs? Hello Doctor: My mother is 80 years old, and during this year's health check-up, a small nodule was found in her right lower lung lobe. I also have a small nodule in my left lower lung lobe. What does this mean, and how should ...

Regarding the lungs? Hello, what are the differences between lung cancer and tuberculosis? Is lung cancer contagious? My grandfather is 76 years old and seems to have some lung issues recently. The doctor has recommended a CT scan, and I'm worried about whether he is in dang...

What special considerations should be taken after the wound of a tracheostomy patient has healed? Hello, thank you for your previous response. My mother has had her tracheostomy tube removed for over three months now, and she is recovering well. However, the healing wound on her ...

The chest X-ray shows white spots in the lungs? Hello doctor, my mother recently underwent a full health check-up at the hospital, and the X-ray results showed white spots in her lungs. The doctor mentioned that it could possibly be a tumor and advised her to return for a follow-...

Is pulmonary fibrosis cancer? How should it be managed and cared for? Dear Dr. Zhang, My husband is a heavy smoker (with about 15 years of smoking history). Recently, he went to the hospital for a cough and underwent an X-ray examination, where the doctor diagnosed him with pulm...

Hello, I have questions regarding pulmonary nodules. Thank you? Hello Doctor: My mother underwent a self-paid health examination at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital two weeks ago. We received the examination report yesterday, which indicated that there is a pulmonary nodule...

RE: Pleural Effusion What are the symptoms of pleural effusion? Why is it that hospitals often cannot detect it, and it is only diagnosed at larger hospitals? What methods are available for treatment? What should be avoided in the diet? What foods should be included? Why do repor...

Pleural effusion Hello Dr. Ding, My father-in-law recently experienced shortness of breath and shoulder pain. He visited Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Chiayi, where an X-ray examination revealed pleural effusion. The physician stated that the cause and symptoms could not be d...

Recently, I have been coughing up blood? Dr. Yang: Hello! I experienced hemoptysis several times last year, and after a CT scan, the doctor informed me that there is fibrosis in the bronchus near my heart, advising me to avoid catching a cold as much as possible. Recently, I have...

Is surgery a viable option for a cure? Hello Dr. Chang: If you are not unfamiliar with me, you should have seen my name among your many patient records. I have been living with bronchiectasis for many years. Whenever my condition worsens, I always come to see you. After taking th...